So, the library is not far from the house, it is only about 15-30 min walk, and I decided to go take a walk and have Baby S in the stroller for the exercise. I make it to the bridge and a white truck is driving by. I see it out of the corner of my eye that the guy's looking at me. I thought whatever, then I see him stop and turn around (by this time I am thinking just keep walking) and he starts driving near the side walk slowly asking me my name, if I needed a ride, etc.
I keep looking ahead and walking even faster when I see that he does not take the hint to leave me alone, and he drives the same speed I am walking. Ok, by this time I pull out my cell phone and the mother f'er got the hint and drove off. As he drove off I was going to get the plate number from the back plates, but he didn't have one. Instinct kicked in for this situation, and naturally I thought more about Baby S' safety and what I needed to do to protect him, than me. Could I have used a stunned (sp) gun?
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You probably needed to tell him to go away or you'd call the cops first. If he didn't listen to you then & tried to grab you or Baby S, then you could use a stun gun/taser. I don't think you can get away with tasering him just because he's "making conversation" with you.
Good job; however, you could have said no thank you to his "do you need a ride" question and kept walking. If then he didn't get the f'ing clue then ya, I think it was a good idea to use your phone.
As for using a taser on him... unless you are actually perceive yourself or someone next to you to be in serious danger you can't use a weapon against a person. Also, take into account whether or not tasers are allowed within your state. Some states don't let civilians carry one.
I didn't think about the taser not allowed in your state but it's true though.
The thing that sucks about using a weapon is that not only do you have to REALLY fear for your safety or someone else's, you also have to be able to prove that in court. I mean, how do you prove you feared for your safety if it's your word against his?
You can't just hit someone for asking you if you want a ride. I know he creeped you out but in court it just wouldn't fly. lol
Of course if he tried to grab you, it's a whole other situation. Then you would truly have a reason to defend yourself/baby. Having Baby S is what would help you in court.
You know what I would have done though? I would have created a greater gap between me & the truck to avoid getting pulled into the vehicle as I told him no thanks to the offer. Then I would have probably walked into the nearest office building or whatever to give him time to leave. If he didn't leave, at least I'd be safe with plenty of witnesses around.
The guy can't wait for you to come out forever & I'd rather waste my time being safe than try to get to the library & risk getting kidnapped with Baby S.
When she sent me her text that this situation was happening I said the same thing about finding a public building/ business she could get into where there would be plenty of witnesses.
And, you're right about the whole court thing. You have to be able to prove everything or you're f'ed. Although if he had grabbed you I'm sure either he would leave marks on you or you would leave defensive marks on him. That is obviously evidence.
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